Fili Moala
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Career Summary
Fili Moala was a USC defensive lineman selected by Indianapolis in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Buena Park, California native developed into a productive interior defender for the Trojans before joining the Colts.
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Early Life
Moala is from Buena Park, California.
The Colts' media guide listed Buena Park as his birthplace and hometown.
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High School
Moala attended Western High School in Anaheim, California.
USC and the Colts listed Western as his high school.
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College Career
Moala started 38 of 52 games at USC.
He recorded 90 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, while starting each of his final 33 games.
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Path to the NFL
Indianapolis selected Moala in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Colts traded up to take the USC defensive tackle with the 56th overall pick.
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NFL Career
Moala played defensive line for Indianapolis from 2009 through 2013.
By 2013, he had appeared in 48 games with 39 starts for the Colts.
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Career Accomplishments
Moala earned first-team All-Pac-10 recognition at USC.
His senior season included 10 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and two blocked kicks as part of a USC defense that led the nation in scoring defense.
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Playing Style
Moala combined length, toughness and athleticism at defensive tackle.
Colts president Bill Polian described him as a long, tough defensive tackle who could contribute against both the run and pass.
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22446, 00-0027032, 1985-06-23, Fili Moala, Fili, Moala
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